Sri Lanka package from Kolkata — 4 nights from ₹35,000*
Free visa, short flight, and beaches-to-tea-mountains variety no island its size can match.
By Vaanya Travels Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-07-12
Fly from
Kolkata — one-stop ~5–6h
Typical duration
4–5 nights
Package from
₹35,000 per person*
Visa
FREE e-visa (ETA) · 30 days
Best months
December–April (west/south)
Why go to Sri Lanka now?
Sri Lanka currently gives Indians a FREE 30-day e-visa, flights are short, and the island packs beaches, tea mountains, leopard safaris and 2,000-year-old cities into distances you can drive in half a day. A 4-night trip costs about ₹35,000–₹55,000 per person from Kolkata — the best-value international beach holiday after Thailand.
4-night itinerary — Colombo · Kandy · Bentota
- Colombo arrival — Galle Face sunset, seafood dinner.
- To Kandy — Pinnawala elephant orphanage en route, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, cultural dance show.
- Kandy → Bentota — via Kitulgala (optional white-water rafting); evening river safari on the Madu Ganga.
- Bentota — beach day, turtle hatchery, water sports; day-trip option to Galle Fort (UNESCO).
- Departure — Colombo airport (CMB).
Add 2 nights for Ella's tea country (the famous Nine Arches Bridge train ride) or Yala's leopard safari.
Is the Sri Lanka visa really free for Indians?
Yes — Indians get the 30-day double-entry tourist ETA free of charge (a goodwill policy currently extended through 2026). Apply on the official eta.gov.lk portal before flying; approval is usually same-day. Carry your return ticket and hotel booking.
Best time to visit
| Coast | Best months |
|---|
| West & South (Colombo, Bentota, Galle) | December – April |
| East (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) | May – September |
| Hill country (Kandy, Ella) | Year-round; Jan–Mar driest |
What a typical Vaanya Sri Lanka package includes
- Return airfare ex-Kolkata (one-stop)
- 4 nights hotels (Colombo/Kandy/Bentota) with breakfast
- Private car with English-speaking chauffeur-guide throughout
- Pinnawala + Temple of the Tooth + Madu river safari
- Free ETA filing
- GST invoice for corporate travellers
Price from ₹35,000 per person (twin sharing, ex-Kolkata, travel-date dependent).*
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sri Lanka safe to visit now?
Yes — tourism has fully rebounded; the 2022 crisis conditions (fuel queues, shortages) are long past and hotels/transport run normally. Standard travel precautions apply.
Can I pay in Indian Rupees?
No — bring USD or use cards/ATMs for Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). ₹1 ≈ 3.6 LKR (indicative). UPI acceptance is being piloted at some merchants but don't rely on it.
Is the hill-country train worth it?
The Kandy–Ella stretch is regularly called the world's most beautiful train ride — book reserved seats weeks ahead in season, or Vaanya can arrange first-class observation-car seats with the package.
Also read
Fares, prices, visa fees and rules shown are indicative as of July 2026 and change without notice — always verify the live fare on Vaanya and the latest visa rules on the official government site before travelling.
